10 Things Changing About the Future of Work
Writing about the future I tend to focus on the workers and the nature of jobs. But as work is changed by the future so will the nature of the workplace change. I came across an interesting article in StationaryNews.com.au that described how interior office fit-outs are going to change in order to meet the […]
The Future of Wearable Tech in the HR Department
A recent article in Forbes Magazine has said that the consensus is “that the wearable industry will see a boom in popularity in the next five years.” Another article in UBREAKIFIX said, “It’s clear that wearable technology is here to stay.” Wearables encompass a wide range of devices today. Glasses, watches, sports devices, patches, clothing […]
Three Roadblocks for the Freelance Economy
If you have been reading about the future at all you know that I and others have written about the rise of independent contractors or freelancers as a force in the world of work. Baby Boomers who have exited from corporate America and millennials who had a difficult time getting into corporate America have become […]
Business with a Heart and Purpose- Are you Onboard?
I am reading a book entitled Future Smart by James Canton where he talks about trends that he feels will transform the world and especially the world of business. Based on what he is saying we need to be prepared for a very different business model in the next five to ten years, a business […]
The Future of HR Requires a New Skill Set & Competency
The field of HR is not really ready for the future. For that matter many businesses are not ready for the future according to one futurist. But in my opinion HR departments in particular are not ready for the future and we are doing little about it. The Future of HR Requires a New Skill […]
A New Method of Flexible Work
I, and others on Blogging4Jobs, have written about the future of work and adapting to the needs of future workers. I have also written about the contractor or Freelancer economy and how a large portion of the Millennial generation will be working in very flexible work arrangements. The company Uber has provided one example. Now […]
